1887 in Canada
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See also: 1886 in Canada, other events of 1887, 1888 in Canada and the Timeline of Canadian history.
Events
- January 25 - Sir Louis-Olivier Taillon becomes premier of Quebec, replacing John Ross.
- January 27 - Honoré Mercier becomes premier of Quebec, replacing Sir Louis-Olivier Taillon.
- February 22 - Federal election: Sir John A. Macdonald's Conservatives win a third consecutive majority.
- March 3 - The United States imposes the Fisheries Retaliation Act putting limits on Canadian fishermen and traders
- March 28 - William Smithe, Premier of British Columbia, dies in office.
- April 1 - Alexander Davie becomes premier of British Columbia.
- April 23 - McMaster University founded
- May 3 - 148 coal miners are killed in a mine explosion near Nanaimo, British Columbia
- June 7 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
- December 3 - Saturday Night founded
- December 26 - David Harrison becomes premier of Manitoba, replacing John Norquay.
- The first premiers' conference is held at Quebec City, Quebec
Births
- January 21 - Georges Vezina, professional hockey goaltender
- February 20 - Vincent Massey, Governor General
- February 25 - Andrew McNaughton, army officer and politician
- May 21 - James Gladstone, politician
- July 4 - Thomas Longboat, athlete
- October 8 - Huntley Gordon, actor
- October 14 - Frances Loring, sculptor
- December 20 - Walter R. Shaw, Premier of PEI
- December 8 - John Craigie, scientist
Deaths
- March 28 - William Smithe, Premier of British Columbia, dies in office